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Published: January 2026

pressing and present issue when they think about their future, since young people, particularly rangatahi Māori, value the environment for their wellbeing Discrimination, including anti-rainbow discrimination and ableism, racism and the impacts of colonisation are significant issues for rangatahi Māori

Published: 27 January, 2022

As New Zealand faces community transmission of the Omicron variant, too many people who experience mental distress or addictions remain unvaccinated. The total New Zealand vaccination rates are now very high, with over one million people boosted and 93% of the eligible population double vaccinated

Published: 29 June, 2023

; The peer support approach and values are critical to transforming models of care and addressing wider workforce shortages. There is huge potential for further development of the Māori lived experience workforce, who bring a Te Ao Māori perspective, which incorporates mātauranga Māori, tikanga, and

Published: 6 October, 2022

good mental health and wellbeing, services and resources are important, but not enough.  People need to have their rights, dignity and tino rangatiratanga upheld; they need to feel valued and connected to their communities and their cultures; and they need skills, resilience, hope and purpose

Published: 27 September, 2024

Wellbeing Strategy Group. He is involved in a variety of rural industry and community initiatives, including currently chairing Federated Farmers. Wayne farms with his family in Golden Bay.    At the next meeting of the Board in October, Wayne will be welcomed and begin his five-year term

Published: 31 July, 2023

. Jessica Stubbing, Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures, discusses the importance of youth voice for improving our understanding of young people’s wellbeing. Ta’ase Vaoga (Sāmoa, Ngāpuhi, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi), Rangatahi Insights Lead, Te Rourou, One

Published: 22 September, 2021

benchmark from which we can monitor progress," says Board Chair, Hayden Wano. "We believe in a future where mental wellbeing is attainable for everyone and support the call from Mā te rongo ake to take a whole-systems approach to transformation. Through values-based leadership, working collaboratively

Published: 30 April, 2026

options, and services work best when young people co-design them and lead the way. It also highlights the value of culturally appropriate approaches, and practical steps to make proven models easier to implement.”  “Critically, young people need to be involved from the start. Simply adapting

Published: August 2025

Mahara in June 2025 as Kaitohutohu Wheako Whānau Māori | Principal Advisor Whānau Māori Lived Experience. Previously I have worked in a variety of policy and operational roles across the health system, including at Te Aka Whai Ora | the Māori Health Authority, Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ, and Manatū

Published: June 2026

support. Workforce vacancy rates are improving, and workforce diversity is increasing. We have also seen an increase in people entering training to work in the mental health and addiction sector.  These improvements are positive and should be celebrated as significant steps in the right direction